MARGARITA JIMENO is a Colombian born, New York based filmmaker and visual artist. She is an alumna of The School of Visual Arts, Werner Herzog’s first Rogue Film School, and the Berlinale Talent Campus. In 2008, Jimeno made her directorial debut with the feature music documentary, GOGOL BORDELLO NON-STOP, which premiered at the Göteborg Film Festival and won several awards during its festival run, including Special Mention for the Sound and Vision Award at CPH:DOX . The film went on to be picked up by Kino-Lorber International for North American distribution, and in Russia by Maywin Films.

Jimeno just finalized her debut narrative feature film, GRIND RESET SHINE, about an artist’s journey from the affluent art world to an austere religious community. The film was awarded the US Work in Progress Award at the Champs-Élysées Film Festival in Paris 2016. In addition, she produces and directs the documentary series WORKING IN THE THEATRE, under her helm the series has been nominated for a daytime Emmy award in 2017, and a Webby Award, and has won a couple of silver and bronze Telly Awards in the documentary category.

• Best film MUSIXINE Finland 2009
“Margarita managed to not only portray a band but also the social aspects of being an immigrant and taking the possibility to play with identities. Also the film is fresh, enjoyable and punk.” From the jury. Johannes Klein (In Edit), Jouko Aaltonen (Finnish Director), and Laura M. Kiralfy (Filmkontakt Nord NordiskForum).

• Audience Award MOFFOM Czech Republic 2008

Jimeno has participated with her film, and art work at venues such as: